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MARINE BIOLOGY FIELD AND LABORATORY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN
3.0 Units INVESTIGATIONS IN MARINE MICROBIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR
BIOL 125 is a general survey of the ecosys- BIOLOGY BIOLOGY
tems and biodiversity of life in the marine 1.0 Unit 3.0 Units
environment. The course includes a brief BIOL 126 is an introductory science labora- BIOL 298 is intended to give undergraduate
introduction to the sciences of geological, tory off ering a general survey of the diversity students hands-on experience in microbiol-
chemical and physical oceanography as of life in the marine environment and the ogy and molecular biology research while
the basis to understand the environment ecology of some of its major ecosystems. This working collaboratively in a laboratory
where marine organisms have evolved. course covers aspects of microscopy, pH, setting with a faculty-led team of students
A comparative approach is used to study cell respiration, photosynthesis, biodiver- on various projects. It allows the student to
the anatomy, physiology, and evolution sity, ecology, and evolution. The laboratory practice and apply various scientifi c tech-
of the major groups of marine organisms. exercises utilize the comparative method niques and methods (e.g. wet lab skills) and
This course compares the ecology of the in order to study the anatomy, physiology, concepts learned in biology (e.g. molecular
following marine ecosystems: epipelagic, and evolution of some of the major phyla of biology, microbiology, genomics, and bioin-
deep sea, hydrothermal vents, intertidal, marine organisms. This course requires the formatics). Students are expected to apply
estuaries, coral reefs, and polar. Aspects of participation in three or more fi eld trips, knowledge from prerequisite courses, to use
evolutionary, cell, and molecular theory are which introduce the student to research their problem solving skills in carrying out
addressed throughout the course. The impact methods, marine biodiversity, evolution, and assigned projects, and to write up and pres-
of humans on the marine environment is the ecology of marine ecosystems. Field trips ent the results of their research on-campus.
analyzed by studying historical and current total a minimum of 9 hours. Laboratory 3 Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Prereq-
problems regarding pollution and fi sheries. hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 125 (BIOL 125 may uisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 112 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- be taken concurrently.) Course Typically Recommended Preparation: BIOL 103, eligi-
tion: Eligibility for ENGL 101. Course Typi- Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer. Transfer bility for ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU.
cally Off ered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. BUSINESS
131
125H REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY ADMINISTRATION
HONORS MARINE BIOLOGY 3.0 Units 50
3.0 Units BIOL 131 off ers individual and group investi- INTERNSHIP
BIOL 125H is a general survey of the ecosys- gation of the biological environment and the 1.0 to 3.0 Units
tems and biodiversity of life in the marine impact of human activities upon it. Students BUSAD 50 is a self-motivated course which
environment. The course includes a brief examine the inter-relationship between allows students to earn 3 units for structured,
introduction to the sciences of geological, living organisms and their habitats by special supervised work off campus under supervi-
chemical and physical oceanography as projects. Library research, a scientifi c paper, sion of a faculty advisor. It is designed to
the basis to understand the environment and/or an oral presentation may be a part of provide students with appropriate prepara-
where marine organisms have evolved. the course. Field studies will investigate a tion and a hands-on discipline-linked work
A comparative approach is used to study variety of world localities. When taught in experience that will extend their knowledge
the anatomy, physiology, and evolution Baja California, Mexico, the fi eld portion of and understanding of career demands in a
of the major groups of marine organisms. the course is based at the Glendale College fi eld. This internship course can be used for
This course compares the ecology of the Field Station in Bahia de los Angeles. Lecture any program. Note: Students must arrange
following marine ecosystems: epipelagic, 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended an approved internship prior to enrolling
deep sea, hydrothermal vents, intertidal, Preparation: A biology or ecology course in in this class. Complete two or more courses
estuaries, coral reefs, and polar. Aspects of high school or college. Transfer Credit: CSU. within your program before attempting an
evolutionary, cell, and molecular theory are internship. Lecture 0.5/Laboratory 2.5 hours.
addressed throughout the course. The impact Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
of humans on the marine environment is ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
analyzed by studying historical and current
problems regarding pollution and fi sheries. 101
The Honors course will be enhanced in one INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
or more of the following ways: 1) Students 3.0 Units
will complete a set of selected readings from BUSAD 101 orients students to the fi eld of
science journals or books. Critical analysis of business, introducing, in survey form, the
these readings is expected and the students functions, characteristics, organization, and
will be evaluated with extra questions during problems of business. The course serves as
the regular examinations of the course. a foundation for later specialized study, and
2) Students will attend a fi eld trip where directs the thinking of students to possible
they are expected to work in groups for the careers. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
collection, analysis, and presentation of data. Course Typically Off ered: Winter/Spring/
3) Students will prepare a written and oral Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
presentation on a specifi c topic that was not USC. (C-ID BUS 110)
covered in lecture. Lecture 3 hours. Recom-
mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL
101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

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